[dropcap]I[/dropcap]’m getting in the mood to go back to my abandoned first love and she has been blushing at my recent advances.
You know that look they give when they know you’ve got their attention. I’ve been having lots of that for sometime now. This is beyond temptation and her grasp is more than mere seduction. It is strong, real and living. I truly loved her and I still very much do, to this day.
This may seem an open confession; something unexpected, embarrassing and somewhat strange. But what is life for if not to promote the liberty of expression and to be true to one’s self?
Love does not hide. It is powerful force that pulls attractive elements together. What you love, you go after. What loves you, stays with you and I love her dearly. She too has given me fruits. Many of you may not know. But you’d soon find that as true.
She gave me her best. She lit up my world. She gave me charm and much more. Her companionship was priceless and in truth, she did me no wrong. My judgment must have been hasty. Besides, we were quite young. But through the years, I’ve come to know that I must have made the wrong decision. Most of all, I now believe, that it is never late to love again; to right the wrongs and start afresh. No, it is not late to do the right thing. I did wrong and I have to get it right.
I agree, a lot of water may have passed under the bridge. Things are truly not be the same as it was then and a lot more could be at stake: my name, reputation and future. But you too will agree that happiness and fulfilment cannot and should not be traded just to be socially acceptable.
Some of you may not like this. In fact, I know I’d lose some friends. I am prepared to give all away to stay quiet and happy with myself. I am the one wearing the shoe. It is only me who knows where it pinches.
Why raise this issue on Sunday morning? Well, I thought it was the best day to be Frank?
It is not that I don’t love Obele-Gold. I sure do, and you know it. This is not about ditching her but getting back to Creative Writing, my first love. I’m sure she too will understand. I also solicit your very understanding. Thank you. ?
Oraye St. Franklyn, a strategic communicator and good governance advocate, writes from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He tweets from @RealOraye. He is also on Facebook.
The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.
